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| Date: | Wednesday 29 June 2011 |
| Time: | 11:35 |
| Type: |  Robinson R44 |
| Owner/operator: | |
| Registration: | ZK-HXA |
| MSN: | 0049 |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O-540-F1B5 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Otautau - Southland -
 New Zealand
|
| Phase: | Unknown |
| Nature: | Ferry/positioning |
| Departure airport: | |
| Investigating agency: | CAA NZ |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities |
The pilot lifted off from the hover to move back a few feet to a more level loading spot when the engine rpm increased well beyond limits. The pilot made a precautionary run on landing while attempting to bring the engine rpm under control. During the run -on landing the helicopter did not stop at the anticipated point and continued 20 metres further onto a track. The helicopter came to rest upright in a ditch beside the track, 40 metres from the initial landing spot. The tail rotor struck a fence, resulting in separation of the tail rotor, gearbox and both stabilizers. The right skid was also damaged. It was thought that the governor had failed. The governor was replaced and the aircraft was repaired.
Sources:
CAA NZ Occurrence 11/2836
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
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| 03-May-2025 18:26 | ASN | Added |
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